gains

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Shares in Halma were down 11% in European morning trading Thursday, erasing part of the stock’s gains over the past few months to leave it up 17% since the start of the year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

And the Dow Jones Transportation Average, which tracks 20 of the largest, has climbed for five straight sessions, extending its 2026 gains to 29%.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

That isn’t supposed to happen to Nestlé: Unflashy yet reliable products such as Nescafé instant coffee and Fancy Feast cat food are expected to deliver steady gains and a solid dividend, rather than wild selloffs.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Keeton now holds around 11,000 shares of Rocket Lab; brokerage records viewed by MarketWatch show that Keeton has realized over $3 million in Rocket Lab gains.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

“But she knows you have the best odds of winning. Keris gains much if she backs the right Aspirant. And loses much if she backs the wrong one.”

From "An Ember in the Ashes" by Sabaa Tahir